tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post6986112655478263364..comments2024-03-14T07:19:36.919+13:00Comments on How to be Chic: 30 Chic Days - Day Twenty SixFiona Ferrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-81714632276241417132010-12-27T09:04:20.139+13:002010-12-27T09:04:20.139+13:00C'est vrai...I will be spending this time afte...C'est vrai...I will be spending this time after Christmas going through closets and our home de-cluttering my life...no more "stuff" and my inner-French girl shall reign supreme and harshly judge anything trying to obtain my hard-earned dollars.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618921461540105577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-32369794037518360032010-11-29T07:08:07.666+13:002010-11-29T07:08:07.666+13:00Janet, we do not have Black Friday (or Thanksgivin...Janet, we do not have Black Friday (or Thanksgiving) in New Zealand. They're just like any other day. Boxing Day (the day after Christmas Day) is becoming the bargain shopping day though. More for big box stores. It's horrible and I think it ruins the spirit of Christmas.<br /><br />Cherie, it's great when you have buyer's remorse before you've even stepped out of the store. Much eaiser to return items!<br /><br />Hostess, I find it funny that a big treat now is a 50c book from a thrift store. And when I do buy something, it's because it fills a gap in my wardrobe, or I've run out, or something I use a lot has broken.<br /><br />Janey, Merci!<br /><br />Cathi, I agree, experiences (and consumables) are better gifts than things.Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-23098247790390406452010-11-28T06:57:12.367+13:002010-11-28T06:57:12.367+13:00I couldn't agree more and I tend to live that ...I couldn't agree more and I tend to live that way myself too!! "Things" don't mean much to me anymore - "experiences" are the best gifts you can give yourself and others and they don't cause clutter either! Much love to you! xxoo :)Cathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514685526355525209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-65980588774187526662010-11-27T18:31:20.552+13:002010-11-27T18:31:20.552+13:00i epitomize thrift!! =)
frugality is amazing and ...i epitomize thrift!! =) <br />frugality is amazing and i do love shopping and spending money but i always make sure that i have a buffer of money in my account.<br /><br />as always, love the 30 days and the advice! <br /><br />~lennalennahttp://www.antiqueshoes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-20067339754409467832010-11-27T13:03:10.846+13:002010-11-27T13:03:10.846+13:00Hi, I stumbled across your blog from one of my oth...Hi, I stumbled across your blog from one of my other fav's. just read all your "30 chic days" posts so far, and absolutely love all the advice you have given. <br />JaneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-34906387765375955222010-11-27T10:56:36.066+13:002010-11-27T10:56:36.066+13:00Oh so true! I just finished rereading The Joy of ...Oh so true! I just finished rereading The Joy of Less to remotivate me. I have some major decluttering to do-a little bit at a time!Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089789826423078646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-69234053889073451662010-11-27T09:10:08.143+13:002010-11-27T09:10:08.143+13:00It is so true! Other pieces worth paying top dolla...It is so true! Other pieces worth paying top dollar for are classic bag, shoes and watch. If cared for well, they can serve us for many years and elevate any ensemble.Russian Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13129967951088979068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-92063947057657064312010-11-27T04:44:18.563+13:002010-11-27T04:44:18.563+13:00I feel that truer words have never been spoken...
...I feel that truer words have never been spoken...<br />and that Ruskin quote is perfect.<br /><br />We do not have Black Friday in Canada...but I do enjoy a thrift shop find and the occasional bargain.<br /><br />I love shoes and find they sell themselves so you my dear would be my guide in the game!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-19526172773685198592010-11-27T03:38:37.671+13:002010-11-27T03:38:37.671+13:00Fiona, thanks for mentioning me and my blog. :)
...Fiona, thanks for mentioning me and my blog. :) <br /><br />And thanks for the reminder about spending. Spending really is addictive. I've found myself shopping for something I really need and then I start adding to my purchase things I don't really need. Often I catch myself before I buy and go back through the store to return items I don't need. I must look a bit crazy at times but would rather have that than a lot of stuff I don't really need.Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661705838389866476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-70330013331038650882010-11-27T03:15:28.983+13:002010-11-27T03:15:28.983+13:00good morning fiona,
truer words were never spoken...good morning fiona,<br /><br />truer words were never spoken. and my job too relies on me selling products and my services to people. i never over-sell anything. i always try to tell my clients things they can do to help their skin that don't cost money. such as exercise, diet, sleep, smiling (the best face lift there is). anyway today is black friday, do you have that too in new zealand? i will be working in my garden moving irises. ok, off my soapbox.<br /><br />~janetthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-62718860142316450382010-11-27T02:50:40.867+13:002010-11-27T02:50:40.867+13:00So, so true! I couldn't agree more with this ...So, so true! I couldn't agree more with this post. Through all of my decluttering this month it is amazing how I am starting to look at "stuff" in a whole new way. I've gone through my closet once but feel I could do it again to get rid of more things. I've been doing this with "Black Friday" looming in front of me. Early on in the month I said to my husband, "Let's not get lured into the Black Friday madness no matter how great a sale is--we don't need anything." Well, today is Black Friday and I am still in bed this morning which is mighty nicer than fighting crowds and mayhem (or even filling shopping carts online). Now I can look at my wardrobe and know exactly what I need and shop purposefully for that item. How nice to have "no regrets" shopping experiences!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-71334880587611526342010-11-27T00:49:26.996+13:002010-11-27T00:49:26.996+13:00I SO agree!I SO agree!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.com